PSY 2012   General Psychology

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

In this course, students will gain an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics may be drawn from historical and current perspectives in psychology. Student Learning Outcomes: • Students will be able to identify basic psychological theories, terms, and principles from historical and current perspectives. • Students will be able to recognize real-world applications of psychological theories, terms, and principles. • Students will be able to recognize basic strategies used in psychological research. • Students will be able to draw logical conclusions about behavior and mental processes based on empirical evidence. Meets General Education requirement in Social Sciences.

PSY 2023   Professional Development in Psychology

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course will provide students with an overview of the discipline of psychology, including expectations for the psychology major, career options for students completing a bachelor degree in psychology, and career options for students who pursue a graduate degree in psychology. Skills required for library research, writing in the style of the American Psychological Association, professional communication, and ethical and professional issues will be discussed. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement.

PSY 2905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

PSY 3213   Research Methods in Psychological Science I

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: PSY 2023 AND STA 2023*

This course is designed to orient students to the research methods and the behavioral statistics that are commonly employed in psychological (behavioral) research. Although the fundamental principles of scientific observation, research design, and research statistics will be discussed, special emphasis will be placed on methodology that provides a basic or descriptive understanding of human behavior. Ethical issues pertaining to both human and non-human research will also be introduced and discussed. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement.

PSY 3215   Research Methods in Psychological Science II

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012 AND PSY 3213 AND STA 2023

This is the second course of a two-course sequence designed to familiarize students with the research methods and the behavioral statistics commonly employed in psychological (behavioral) research. Although the fundamental principles of scientific observation, research design, and research statistics will be discussed, special emphasis will be placed on methodology that provides a more complex or inferential understanding of human behavior. Ethical issues pertaining to both human and non-human research will also be introduced and discussed.

PSY 3860   Positive Psychology

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012

This scientific study of positive experience includes a review of the historical and philosophical foundations of positive psychology and of its contributions to traditional research and practice areas in psychology. Specific emphasis is on the applied positive psychology perspective of the pursuit of the good life, health and well-being, positive psychology at work, clinical psychology and psychotherapy, and positive development across the lifespan. Meets College-Level Communication Skills Requirement. Meets Multicultural Requirement.

PSY 3905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

PSY 3948   Service Learning Field Study II

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-3 sh (may be repeated for up to 4 sh of credit)

Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty customize courses to fit a full range of services available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required. Graded on a satisfactory / unsatisfactory basis only.

PSY 4302   Psychology of Assessment

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Fundamentals of testing and measurement of aptitude, achievement and personality. STA 2023 is recommended prior to taking this course. Credit may not be received in both PSY 4302 and PSY 4383.

PSY 4832   Sport and Exercise Psychology

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012

This course introduces students interested in psychology, exercise science, physical education, sports medicine, coaching, athletic training or fitness instruction to principles of psychology as applied to sports and exercise. Topics covered include methods of performance enhancement and mental training, exercise adherence, violence in sports, effects of sports on children, team dynamics, and drug and steroid use among athletes.

PSY 4905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

PSY 4930   Capstone in Psychology: Special Topics

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: PSY 2023 AND PSY 3213

The objectives of the capstone courses will provide students an opportunity to: 1) study a target area in psychology in depth 2) integrate knowledge and skills across courses, and 3) prepare an effective pursuit strategy for a meaningful psychology-related career Student must earn a C or higher to pass the course.

PSY 5905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

PSY 6217   Research Design in Psychology

College of Health, Department of Psychology

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course focuses on quantitative research approaches with particular attention given to the selection of procedures for obtaining empirical data that provide meaningful answers to research questions and to the relation between research design and statistical analysis. Topics include researching the literature, developing research questions, designing and evaluating empirical research, and communicating research methods and results in standard technical format (APA style). Ethical issues in the conduct of research will be addressed.

PSY 6905   Directed Study

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

PSY 6917   Supervised Research

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-3 sh (may be repeated for up to 12 sh of credit)

Credit is earned by serving in an apprenticeship position under a faculty member and assisting with one or more research projects. Although the student may enroll in more than one supervised experience in research or teaching (see PSY 6940), a maximum of 3 sh in supervised experiences will be applied toward the degree requirements. Permission is required.

PSY 6948   Internship

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-6 sh (may be repeated for up to 12 sh of credit)

Students are required to complete 350 hours of I-O-related high-impact activities under the supervision of an external supervisor in an organizational setting, and the internal internship coordinator. Using a scientist-practitioner approach, students will integrate their internship experiences with what they learned in the classroom through written work and presentations. Students may enroll for more than one term-total of 6sh required for M.A. degree. Permission to enroll is required.

PSY 6971   Thesis

College of Health, Department of Psychology

1-6 sh (may be repeated for up to 36 sh of credit)

Includes research projects, theoretical treatises and case studies. May enroll for more than one term-total of 6sh required for M.A. degree. Graded on satisfactory / unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.